Grief Support

Many people go through life with so much pain and grief in their hearts after losing someone they love, whether it is a parent, sibling, spouse/partner, child, or someone they had a deep close personal relationship with.

I myself lost a child to leukemia after a long battle, and thought life would end for me if he died. However, it didn't, and I had to find a way to start living again. I know how difficult it can be to go through something so painful and feel alone, even though we're not. I isolated myself, and didn't want to go anywhere, or do anything, talk to anyone and when I did, I would blurt out my child died and start crying to random strangers. I know they were being kind and sympathetic, but I felt lost and knew I was dumping a heavy load on people who were just taking my money at the checkout.

This is why I believe it is important to have a support group of people who are going through grief after a loss, no matter how long ago it was. Because grief can have an immense impact on all family members, especially the ones who shut down and don't want to talk about it with other family members. Shutting down and keeping your feelings locked up tight like a vault, and holding on to pain causes stress, anxiety, depression, and left feeling a lackluster for life. Even if you are not the one who shuts down, but are left feeling alone with no one to talk with, and end up keeping quiet to keep the peace. All of these intense emotions need to be lifted and dealt with in a healthy, supported manner by working through the pain, allowing yourself to feel, and releasing the built up anger, resentment, or deep emotions sitting behind the smile we give to the outside world.

I am putting together a support group for those who are going through grief, and really need a safe place with those who have all lost someone important to them. A safe space where you can cry, release the thoughts you bottled up, or have a sympathetic ear to express your feelings without judgement. Support and lift each other up, so that we can finally allow ourselves to live again, as our loved ones would like us to do.

If you are interested in joining this group please contact Violet by sending an email or text to hold a space. Once enough people have signed up, a time and date will be sent out to all that are interested. It will be a weekly session that lasts for an hour in Roscommon town.

Violet will be the facilitator of the group, and will hold the space so healing can take place.

I also offer a one-on-one session for those who would prefer a healing with some guidance in private. You can go through my website to see which modality would best suit your needs at this time. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult when we feel unready to open up in front of others. However, breaking through those walls and barriers we created to protect ourselves from the pain is vital to begin the healing process, and an important decision we should all make so we can have a better healthy life for ourselves. This also allows your family to see the vast difference within you, and encourage them to open up, and begin the healing process themselves. Sending you all much love and light, Violet x